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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.19, 1,271.25 and 528.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.19, 1,271.25 and 528.25 is: 728.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.19 : 1,271.25 = 528.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.19/1,271.25 = 528.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.19x = 1,271.25 × 528.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.19x = 671,534.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,534.63/921.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.99

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